Published on: Dec 2, 2025 12:10 pm IST | Updated on: Dec 2, 2025 12:10 pm IST
Team India has finally got a win under their belt in this all-format series against South Africa. After going down 0-2 in the Test series, a win in the opening ODI by 17 runs must have instilled belief in the camp of securing the series. The two teams will now head to the capital of Chhattisgarh, i.e., Raipur, for the second ODI of the series slated to take place on December 3. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd ODI Match, IND vs SA, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
With a win under their belt, Team India should feel confident heading into the second ODI of the 3-match series in Raipur. The visitors, on the other hand, should be confident after the fight they put up while chasing a mammoth target of 350 runs. Both teams did well, but it was India who crossed the finishing line. Expect a similar sort of game between the two sides at Raipur as well, but a win in the last game keeps Team India in the driver’s seat for now. Therefore, the win probability meter should lean in favor of the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd ODI Match, IND vs SA, at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
IND: 56% win chance SA: 44% win chance
Virat Kohli made a terrific hundred in the last game and looked in great touch. The champion batter would be hoping to continue from where he left off in Ranchi.
It was a flop show for Quinton de Kock in the last game wherein he got out for a duck. However, his numbers against India in ODIs paint a different picture, and after a rare blip in the last game, expect Quinton to be among runs here.
The former Indian skipper has got scores of 73, 121*, and 57 in his last 3 ODI innings. The right-hander looks in scintillating form and will be one to watch out for.
The Proteas all-rounder almost pulled off a heist in the last game with the bat, scoring a magnificent 70 off 39 deliveries and scalping 2 wickets with the ball. Once again he will be expected to deliver with both bat and ball.
Check out our prediction for the IND vs SA 2nd ODI match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
Team India barely survived a lower-order blitz from the trio of Matthew Breetzke, Marco Jansen, and Corbin Bosch to sneak away with a 17-run victory. That win has given the hosts a 1-0 lead in the series and a winning momentum, which they will take into the second ODI and seal the deal in Raipur itself.
Team India rode on Virat Kohli’s 83rd international ton, along with fifties from senior batters Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. The trio pushed India’s score to a mammoth 349, which was always going to be a daunting one for the Proteas. The visitors did show fight, especially the lower order, but lack of support from the top order ultimately led to their perishing.
Heading into the second ODI at Raipur, the only thing Team India must be looking forward to is keeping the momentum going. After the drubbing they got in the Test series, the hosts would be keen to secure the series at the very first opportunity. A win here will help the hosts take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series and will leave nothing but pride for South Africa in the third ODI at Vizag.
It seemed like South Africa took things too casually in the first ODI when they opted to rest three of their main players: Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, and the skipper himself, Temba Bavuma. The absence of this trio proved too costly for the visitors, as they suffered a 17-run defeat and now trail 0-1 in the three-match series.
The Proteas shouldn’t opt for any more experiments at Raipur and should bring back the trio above to withstand the strong-looking host. Maharaj and Ngidi bring tons of experience to the table, whereas Bavuma’s captaincy is a game-changer, something we have witnessed in the past. South Africa is still in contention to win the series, and this match could well define how they get themselves going in this white ball leg. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 95 SA won: 51 IND won: 41 No Result: 3 RECENT form INDIA: W L L W W RECENT form SOUTH AFRICA: L L W L L
India and South Africa have locked horns 95 times in ODI cricket. Despite India’s win the other night, South Africa still has the upper hand in terms of wins, as they have 51 wins to their name. Team India has managed to win 41 games, and 3 matches ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., India and South Africa, fare in the second ODI? Let’s take a look.
Quinton de Kock (WK), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Ottneil Baartman/Lungi Ngidi
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd ODI between India and South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur:
India will prefer batting first on Raipur’s batting-friendly surface, aiming to post a challenging total. South Africa, however, may opt to chase under lights, trusting their batting depth. Toss winner’s decision could hinge on dew factor, with chasing generally favored in evening conditions for better grip and stroke play.
The online live streaming of the 2nd ODI match of the South Africa tour of India will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Star Sports 1 and 3 channels.
Heading into the second ODI in Raipur, Team India will start as the utmost favorite, courtesy of the winning momentum they have. However, South Africa won’t back down, particularly when three big names are in line to return for this game. Expect a cracker of a contest between the two sides, with a slight upper hand in favor of Team India. Therefore, as per our prediction, the host, India, is expected to win the IND vs SA 2nd ODI match.
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